The negative effects of social media on the social identity of adolescents from the perspective of social work

Elsayed, Walaa. “The negative effects of social media on the social identity of adolescents from the perspective of social work”. College of Humanities and Science, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates,  21 February, 2021.

         In this article, the head of Arabic and Islamic Studies Walaa Elsayed focused on the side effects of social media on society. In the article it states, Threat and harassment through the Internet: through the dissemination of false information, embarrassing or hostile interaction from others. This is one of the biggest risks of using the internet for adolescents, it is a risk from peer to peer and can cause profound social and psychological consequences such as depression, anxiety, isolation, and tragic suicide.” Social media has a risk of users getting harassed, discriminated,  embarrassed and false rumors being spread causing mental health issues. In the article it also states, “ promote addiction or sexual relations and/or destructive, self-aggressive behaviors. Social media sites lead to the isolation and destruction of family relations” This shows that social media can lead to family destruction , aggression, addictions and sexual relations such as human trafficking. Social media has very dangerous side effects.